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NORTH STONINGTON AGRICULTURAL FAIR
NORTH STONINGTON AGRICULTURAL FAIR 21 WYASSUP ROAD, North StoningtonJULY 11 - 14, 2024 HOME ARTS AND CRAFTS ~~CONCESSIONS~~RIDESLIVESTOCK SHOWS AND PULLS~~STAGE ENTERTAINMENTPIG RACING ~ BLACKSMITH DEMOSAWMILL EXHIBITIONS~~CARRIAGE DRIVING SHOW~~TRUCK & TRACTOR PULLS~~MAGICIAN~~HAM & BEAN DINNER~~DOG DEMOS AND MUCH MORE! ADMISSION: 10 and Over $12.00 Under 10 - Free For more information
Guilford Craft Expo 2024
Guilford Town Green Broad Street, GuilfordJuly 19-21, 2024 The renowned Guilford Craft Expo returns to the Guilford July 19-21, 2024 for its annual celebration of fine craftsmanship, creativity, and community spirit. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Guilford’s historic green, Guilford Craft Expo 2024 promises to dazzle visitors with an array of exceptional traditional and contemporary craft by over 170 American artists and makers. The Guilford Craft Expo marks its 64th year as one of New England’s premier craft shows. Organized by the Guilford Art Center, this highly anticipated event draws thousands of visitors each year, offering a unique opportunity to discover exceptional handmade goods while supporting the arts. For more information
42nd annual Life. Be in it. Extravaganza in Newington
Mill Pond Park 123 Garfield St, NewingtonJoin us at Mill Pond Park on Saturday, July 20 to celebrate the 42nd annual Life. Be in It. Extravaganza! Enjoy food, games, rides, adult beer garden, arts & craft exhibits and much more! The carnival will be open from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Our Entertainment Stage will feature an exciting line-up of performers including 'Nightshift', 'Vinyl Countdown', and 'Mass-Conn-Fusion'!!! Admission to the park and parking is FREE. The event will conclude with Newington's largest fireworks display EVER! The fireworks show will start at 9:30 pm. For more information
11th Annual CVA Frog Rock Summer Shack Gathering : Volkswagen Car Show
Frog Rock Summer Shack 212 Pomfret Rd, Eastford CtA social event for all VWs. Burgers, Hot Dogs, Seafood and Ice Cream available at the food stand. Next we head down the road to the Tri State Cruisers Saturday night cruise from 3 till dark at the junction of Rt.169 and Rt. 101, Pomfret Center. For more info please call: Bill Arute (860) 395-9964 bill@ctvwa.org or Jeff McBride jeff@ctvwa.org For more information
Call for Artists: Summer Artisan Market at ARTS CENTER EAST Vernon
Arts Center East 709 Hartford Turnpike, VernonArts Center East is having a Summer Artisan Market, August 1–4! This event is open to Artisan Crafters and Artists. Artisan Crafters will be given a table space to set up their handmade goods. Artists will be given wall space to hang framed pieces. For more information
Four Town Fair: Somers
Four Town Fair 56 Egypt Road, SomersSept 12 - Sept 15, 2024 The Four Town Fair is considered the oldest continuous Agricultural Fair in Connecticut. It happened in the winter of 1838-1839. People commented: Let’s have a contest! People gathered to have their contest; and 420 cows and oxen showed up. Nobody had ever seen so many cows and oxen in one place What are the towns in the Four Town Fair? The towns are Somers, East Windsor, Enfield and Ellington. Throughout the years, various locations were utilized by the four towns until 1960. The fair society, known as the Union Agricultural Society, purchased land in Somers as the permanent location of all future fairs. In 1964, the Society conducted its first three-day fair so that many more people could attend. Today, crowds are estimated at nearly 20,000 each year. For more information